SOMMERSETH v. UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

July 21, 1950

SOMMERSETH
v.
UNITED STATES

The opinion of the court was delivered by: CLARY

This is a suit in admiralty in which the libellant, Erling Sommerseth, seeks damages against the United States for injuries resulting from an accident which occurred on August 18, 1948, at or about 3:00 p.m., aboard the S.S. South Bend Victory; at that time lying in navigable waters in the Delaware River, moored to Pier 3 North Wharves in the Port of Philadelphia. The vessel was owned and operated by the United States through its general agent, Boland and Cornelius.

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